Aprilia finally got round to publishing more than three photos of the 2010 Aprilia Shiver 750. Rather than an all-new bike, this Shiver is a facelift, with revisions made to address owner criticisms like flawed ergonomics and a too-tall seat as well as freshening up the looks.

Update: now there's video.>

In addition to being .2 inches lower at 31.5 inches tall, the seat is 2inches narrower, a change that should make it much easier for shorterriders to reach the ground. The pegs are also further back and the barsare further forward, creating a sportier riding position with more ofthe rider's weight over the front wheel. Perhaps the biggest mechanicalchange is the reduction in rear wheel width from 6.0 to 5.5." The same180/55 rear tire is retained, meaning the narrower wheel will squeezethe tire together a bit more, creating a taller profile and thusspeeding up the steering. There's also wavy brakes discs.If that allsounds a little underwhelming, it is, the big story here is the newlooks.

If we were to describe to you an Italian v-twin roadster that'ssubstantially cheaper than a Ducati Monster 1100, equipped with a 95bhp,750cc v-twin and high-tech features like a two-part cast-aluminum/steeltrellis frame and ride-by-wire with switchable throttle maps you'd think we were describing a sales success, right? The problem is, we're not.Hopefully adding "sharp looks" to that description swings the balance in the Shiver's favor.